9.1 What Is a Surrogacy Escrow Account — and Why It Matters

When you become a surrogate, one of the most important parts of the journey—beyond the pregnancy itself—is knowing that your compensation, reimbursements, and expenses will be handled professionally and safely.

At GSHC Surrogacy & Egg Donation, we use a secure process called a surrogacy escrow account. If you’re not familiar with the term, don’t worry—we’re here to explain how it works and why it protects you.

A surrogacy escrow account is a trust account managed by a licensed third party. It holds all the funds for your journey—your base compensation, reimbursements, insurance costs, and legal fees—and ensures that everything is paid on time, according to your contract.

Rather than intended parents sending payments directly, they fund the escrow account up front. This gives you peace of mind and removes the stress of wondering when payments will arrive.

Why Escrow Matters for Surrogates

Escrow helps make sure you are:

• Paid on time, based on clear contract milestones
• Protected legally, with funds securely held by a third-party
• Free from awkward conversations, since you never have to ask intended parents about money
• Fully supported, with a team handling all payment tracking and requests

How GSHC Supports You

Each GSHC surrogate has her own individual escrow account, managed by a trusted escrow agency like SeedTrust or Clarity Trust. On our side, your case manager and our accounting team will:

• Monitor payment timelines
• Submit requests for reimbursements or milestone payments
• Make sure all financial matters are handled promptly and accurately

This allows you to focus on your health and your journey—knowing everything else is taken care of.

You’re Not Alone

From your first payment to your final check, we’re here every step of the way. If you ever have questions about how escrow works or need help with payment timelines, our team is ready to guide you.

Escrow isn’t just a technical step—it’s an important part of making sure your journey as a surrogate is smooth, secure, and respected.